At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair plumbing systems in student accommodation, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Places for People, a leading Social Enterprise focused on community and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy job security, competitive pay, healthcare cashback, and discounts at shops and cinemas.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating and experience in maintenance plumbing.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! We are more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer Plumber on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support the upkeep of our student accommodation sites, ensuring all plumbing maintenance is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive plumbing issues, ensuring all works are completed in line with performance requirements and service standards.
The successful candidate will have experience in a plumbing maintenance role and possess the relevant qualifications. You'll be a proactive problem solver with a strong customer focus and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
- Experience in maintenance plumbing (commercial/FM preferred)
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of water systems, drainage and pipework
- Good communication and customer service skills
Desirable: experience with heating systems, Gas Safe registration, or experience within student accommodation or facilities management.
The benefits include job security, opportunities to develop skills, cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 per year, bonus scheme, pension with matched contributions, excellent holiday allowance, training and development, and extra perks including discounts at shops, cinemas and more.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
